Mahwah, NJ

A pioneer in environmental education, Ramapo College commissioned this 2,200 square foot flagship building housing an instructional room, office, working greenhouse, and a gallery for exhibits. It demonstrates sustainable principles and technologies to students, local environmentalists and visiting schoolchildren. Included are a large photovoltaic array that makes the site net positive for operational energy, geo-exchange heating and cooling, day-lighting, waterless urinal, wind turbine, and building materials with high recycle content and carbon thrifty extraction, production and delivery. 

Award:

2010 Honor Award for Recognition of Architectural Excellence
American Institute of Architects, Westchester/Mid-Hudson Chapter